Razer Kraken (Kraken TE) Headband Replacement

Автор: Emanuele Artusi
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Razer Kraken (Kraken TE) Headband Replacement

Сложность

Difficult

Шаги

21

Необходимое время

1 - 2 часов

Введение

Replacement of the leatherette headband of the Razer Kraken headset, probably due to wear and tear.

Applies to all Razer Kraken headphones from 2019 onward since the steps are nearly identical.

In this guide I repaired my Razer Kraken Tournament Edition headphones.

Throughout the procedure, it is recommended to fully extend the adjustable rods of the pavilions. This will facilitate operations.

A small soldering step is required. Stand on a suitable surface, wear goggles and a face mask if there is insufficient aeration.

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    • Remove the right ear pad.

    • Insert your index finger inside the crease between the cushion and the inner fabric and pull slightly outward.

    • Bring out the entire contour of the pad.

    • The pad may have lost elasticity, and pulling too hard could ruin the leatherette of the pad itself.

    • Removing the left pad is convenient for working but not mandatory.

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    • Unscrew the four screws.

    • Gently lift the black cover.

    • Be careful not to tear the cables.

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    • Remove the hot glue from the connectors.

    • Help yourself with the metal spudger and precision tweezers.

    • Remember how the wires are soldered.

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    • Desolder the two audio cables.

    • Put a few drops of flux over the tin of each solder.

    • Melt the tin with the soldering iron tip set at 320-350 degrees Celsius.

    • The tin should melt easily, freeing the cable.

    • Do not leave the tip of the soldering iron for more than 4-5 seconds continuously over the pad and do not raise the temperature too high, you may ruin the circuit board.

    • Clean the pitches.

    • Pass with the desoldering braid over the remaining tin, resting the soldering iron tip on top.

    • You can add a little more flux or use a tin remover pump.

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    • Remove the hot glue from the cable.

    • Pull the cable out of the earcup by running it through the hole.

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    • Remove the rubber screw cover.

    • You can use the precision tweesers.

    • Unscrew the single screw.

    • Simply pull down the metal cover.

    • Be careful passing the cable through the metal.

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    • Gently pull the leatherette edge up a centimeter.

    • Remove the tape.

    • Repeat steps 6 and 7 in the left earcup as well.

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    • Unscrew the single screw.

    • Free the cable.

    • Push in one end of the plastic clip to pop it open.

    • Use an opening tool for help.

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    • Free the cable by passing it through the hole in the metal cover.

    • Slightly separate the upper cushion from the metal headband.

    • Simply pull down on the right earcup; the adjustable rod should come out of the metal rail naturally, freeing it completely from the rest of the headset.

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    • Slowly pull and push the headband toward the right side so that it comes out.

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    • We know you are going to need it.

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    • Very slowly and with much patience, start pulling the new leatherette around the metal bow and cushions starting from the right side.

    • Looking at the headset from above, placing the left side to the left and the right side to the right, the Razer lettering will line up straight.

    • Halfway through the process, you will also be forced to push from the right side and pull from the left. Always in small movements.

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    • If necessary, pull up a bit the new leatherette in the right side.

    • Gently separate the upper cushion from the metal headband.

    • Insert back the adjustable rod in the metal rail.

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    • Follow the images to place back the plastic clip.

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    • Close the clip.

    • Screw the single screw.

    • The cable must be outside the clip.

    • Pass the cable through the metal cover.

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    • Apply new tape in the front and the back of the plastic clip (not the sides).

    • Make sure the cable is placed properly along its plastic guide.

    • Make sure the cable is passing through the metal cover.

    • Make sure the leatherette is tightly stretched and well placed.

    • Stick the new leatherette to the new tape.

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    • Pull up the metal cover.

    • Beware of rolling out the leatherette, which may crease.

    • Screw the single screw.

    • You can remove the old glue from the rubber cover and apply double-sided tape to use the same rubber cover on the screw.

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    • Apply the steps 17 and 18 on both ear cups.

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    • Pass the cable through the ear cup hole.

    • Solder back the audio driver.

    • Put a drop of tin on the tip of each cable and on each pad.

    • Dissolve the two tin drops together (cable-pad).

    • Make sure you are not shorting and that you have connected the wires in the original order.

    • Put some hot glue to reinforce the welds and prevent the cable from tearing.

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    • Close the ear cup and screw the four screws.

    • Slowly put back the ear pad(s).

    • Insert the outline of the pad starting from the side and push slightly toward the other directions to stretch the cushion a bit.

    • The seam of the cushion is facing downward.

Заключение

Enjoy!

Автор

Emanuele Artusi

Участник c: 23/10/24

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